Children’s Yoga Instructor
About The Position
NY Preschool and Kids Club is New York City’s premier early childhood preschool and enrichment center, offering innovative movement, mindfulness, and play-based programs for young children. We’re launching a brand-new children’s yoga program for ages 3-5 and are seeking warm, energetic, and experienced yoga instructors to bring this exciting new class to life across our NYC locations in Brooklyn, Long Island City (Queens), and Manhattan. The ideal candidate brings a balance of movement expertise, creativity, and a genuine love for working with young children. This role is perfect for instructors who can make yoga fun, imaginative, and developmentally appropriate- helping children build confidence, focus, and body awareness through movement and play.
Requirements
- 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) certification required.
- Specialized Children’s Yoga Certification or equivalent experience strongly preferred.
- Prior experience teaching yoga, movement, or mindfulness to children ages 3–5 strongly preferred.
- Understanding of early childhood development and classroom management.
- Creativity, patience, and strong communication skills with both children and adults.
- Ability to travel across NYC (Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan).
- Commitment to at least one full semester required (17 weeks).
Nice To Haves
- Specialized Children’s Yoga Certification or equivalent experience strongly preferred.
- Prior experience teaching yoga, movement, or mindfulness to children ages 3–5 strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Teach fun and engaging yoga classes (approx. 45 minutes) tailored for preschoolers, focusing on movement, breathing, and mindfulness.
- Use storytelling, music, props, and imaginative play to make yoga accessible and enjoyable.
- Adapt poses and sequences to support early childhood developmental stages.
- Maintain a safe, inclusive, and joyful classroom environment.
- Communicate with parents/caregivers about class routines and student progress.
- Attend occasional team training and curriculum meetings.
- Be reliable, punctual, and flexible to work across multiple sites.
- Follow all NY Kids Club policies and child safety protocols.
Benefits
- Dental and Vision Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k) Savings and Retirement Plan
- Tuition Assistance
- Commuter Program
- Discounted Fitness membership
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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